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By Shawn Ryan shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ One of the best kept musical secrets in Plattsburgh may well be the Palmer Street Coffeehouse, held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh at 4 Palmer Street.

For a nearly unbroken 26 years, the Coffeehouse has featured local and regional musicians, in a variety of mostly acoustic musical genre.

Featuring a small, extremely intimate space, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk and Singer/ Songwriter type music is their forte.

Bruce Lawson, President of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Co-Director of the Coffee House along with

Guest bartenders raise money for First Weekends.

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Join the pack: Lumber Jills compete for charity

Veteran honored at momot Elementary.

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By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ For a group of local athletes, civic volunteerism and fundraising is delivered through a robust blend of full body contact paired with a Ò do-it-yourselfÓ ethic.

Since their formation in spring 2010, the North Country Lumber Jills, Plattsburgh’s first roller derby team, have raised an estimated $1,500 for local charities, including Reality Check, the youth-led anti-tobacco organization, the Kent-Delord House Museum and a spate of animal shelters.

Fifty percent of the proceeds of each bout goes to local charities, said team captain and co-founder Kimberly Cummins. The other half goes toward an audience member who participates in the raffles held at each event.

About 35 people are involved with the North Country Lumber Jills, including skaters, referees, volunteers and cheerleaders.

Twenty of those are female athletes of all ranks, including several training to ascend to a competitive level.

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Plattsburgh receives state funding for So. Catherine project PLATTSBURGH Ñ New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner John McDonald announced $3 million in state funding for a project to reconstruct PlattsburghÕ s South Catherine Street, ensuring mobility through the city and improving access to the Plattsburgh International Airport and I-87. Ò The reconstruction of South Catherine Street is vital to PlattsburghÕ s economic vitality,Ó Commissioner McDonald said. Ò With Governor Andrew M. CuomoÕ s leadership, the Department of Transportation is helping fund transportation infrastructure improvements that will not only enhance safety, but will support growth at Plattsburgh International Airport and other major industries throughout the city.Ó

Plattsburgh Mayor James Calnon said, Ò On behalf of the City of Plattsburgh we are thrilled to be able to move forward on this much needed and much anticipated street improvement project on one of our most important arterial roadways. I am grateful to Governor Cuomo and NYSDOT for their partnership in making this project possible. We have been working on the design of this project, which has included public input and alternatives evaluation for quite some time and I am happy to report that the design of the project has been completed and we are ready to move forward with bidding and construction.Ó Senator Betty Little said, Ò Moving forward on this project helps move the economy forward in Plattsburgh. There will be a long-term benefit for city commerce important to local busi-

Adk Young Professionals preview Cafe 73

CVPH Center for Women and Children alters visitation policy

Cafe opening across from Latitude 44

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Adirondack Young Professionals (ADK YP), a nonprofit organization focusing on attracting and retaining young professionals in the area, has partnered with member David Allen to host a preview of his new venture, CafŽ 73. The event is on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at 5139 US Avenue.

David currently owns and operates the wildly popular restaurant Latitude 44 at 5131 US Avenue, which serves lunch and dinner Tuesday Ð Saturday and brunch on Sunday. His new cafŽ is in the same plaza as Latitude 44 ( in the former location of Quiche et Cr• pe) and will serve breakfast, brunch, and lunch Monday through Saturday. Customers will have the ability to grab a sandwich to go or sit by the fireplace and enjoy free wi-fi.

David told ADKYP, Ò I see this part of town being an up and coming part of Plattsburgh and noticed there is a demand for a good breakfast and lunch option with signature coffees, sandwiches, soups, and fresh home-made pastries. Since I live and work on this side of town, I noticed a need for it and wanted to create something that would contribute to South Plattsburgh redeveloping and flourishing.” When asked about his inspiration for CafŽ 73, he said, Ò As a fellow business owner, I can appreciate that time is of the essence and there isnÕ t always ample time to grab a good meal on the go.Ó The one-night-only preview will showcase CafŽ 73Õ s fare as well as a cash bar; ADKYP will host networking games and door prizes.

The event is free to members and $5 to the public. Parking for this event is located across the street at the US Oval.

For more information about the event, contact Jared Burns at 310-3092 or via email at events@adkyp.com. You can also visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/AdirondackYoungProfessionals for additional information.

PLATTSBURGH Ñ An increase in the incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has prompted a change in the visitation guidelines for The Alice T. Miner Center for Women and Children (CWC) at CVPH. Effective Monday, Feb. 10 and until May 9 no children under the age of 16 are permitted to visit in either the Maternal Newborn Unit or Pediatrics. As an added precaution, only two adults, in addition to MomÕ s significant other and labor coach, are permitted in a patient/ labor room at a time. The Center Õ s VisitorsÕ Lounge, located on 3M provides a comfortable place for friends and family to wait their turn.

nesses and residents while providing visitors an improved and more welcoming means of getting to the places they want to go.

I thank Governor Cuomo and Commissioner McDonald for supporting this important infrastructure project.Ó The project will reconstruct approximately one mile of South Catherine Street (State Route 22) from the South Cathering Street bridge over the Saranac River to South Peru Street. South Catherine Street is one of only three routes that cross the Saranac River within the city of Plattsburgh and is an important corridor for the recently opened Plattsburgh International Airport, for I-87 access and for local industry.

Construction on the approximately $6 million project is expected to begin this sumer.

Beginning May 9 siblings of the newborn, regardless of age will be welcome to visit Mom, baby or a loved one in the Center for Women and Children. Ò Our goal in temporarily altering our visiting policy is to protect newborns and children who already ill during this increase in RSV,Ó explained Maria Hayes, Director of the Alice T. Miner Center for Women and Children.

RSV is a respiratory infection that affects the lungs and breathing passages.

It can be a potentially serious infection to infants under 6-months of age with the following risk factors: prematurity, no access to breast milk, second or third hand tobacco exposure and immunode-

ficiency. In older children RSV may produce symptoms of a common cold such as a stuffy nose, sore throat, mild headache and fever. It is highly contagious and spreads rapidly through schools and daycares. RSV usually appears in early winter and spring.

From Oct. 1, 2013 until Jan. 16, 2014, there have been 26 confirmed (at CVPH) cases of RSV. In the same timeframe last year (Oct. 1, 2012 Ð Jan. 16, 2013) there were just 5.

Through its website, www.cvph.org, CVPH offers a patient email service.

Emails to patients on CWC will be hand delivered by volunteers. Phone service is also offered to patients free of charge.

SUNY Plattsburgh’s History Association hopes to give back

By Teah Dowling

denpubs@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Coming out of their history books and making a name for themselves is SUNY PlattsburghÕ s History Association. With the help of the new president, Sean Mastrocovi, the club plans on creating events to get the students and themselves more involved on campus and in the community. Ò We have to be more outgoing,Ó Mastrocovi said. Ò So, we have a full semester all ready.Ó At first, the club, as the members said, used to be a closed and tight-knit community consisting of mostly history majors.

This semester, they want to make a change and prepare for the semesters to come.

With the help of Vice President Stefan Ramirez, Treasurer Garrett Smith, Secretary Senai Mogos and Public Relations Coordinator Windlove Rojo, the club plans to make the semester as eventful as possible to create a stepping stone for the Bicentennial of the Battle of Plattsburgh next semester.

For this semester, the club hopes to give back to the community by raising money for the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum by dorm storming, the process of going door to door collecting change. Mastrocovi said 80 percent of the funds will be given to the community. Ò Any money they can get will help keep them open,Ó he said. Ò I feel itÕ s our duty as college students in the area to help our local community as they have helped us.Ó With the other 20 percent, the club intends to take a trip to Mount Titus in Malone, a trip that will be open to the entire campus. The club plans to go March 3, with two to three vans for transportation, depending on the number of attendees.

Besides the trip and the fundraiser, the club aims to bring a new and fun outlook of history by presentations, trivia and more, to show the importance of history on the campus. Ò History is for everybody because everything you do is history,Ó Mastrocovi said.

For one their first ideas, the historical association plans to work alongside with the physics club to create a Ò History of the ScientistsÓ presentation for their event hosted on March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m., which might be held in Hudson Hall. The club is also planning on putting on a historical film showing a week before finals week to help lift stress off of students.

As for trivia, which is a normal occurrence during the meetings, the club plans to expand this to the campus by hosting a trivia night. TheyÕ re hoping to include prizes ranging from historical DVDÕ s to money, along with a grand prize of a Chromebook. But if trivia might not hit the mark, the idea a historical ball with the theme of roaring 20Õ s might happen eventually.

Lastly, the club is looking to a meeting, question and answer session with Elise Stefanik, a republican running for congress from Wilsboro, NY, who is looking to bring new ideas and leadership to NY-21. With this session, the club hopes to create a panel and show people on the panel and audience the strong correlation between history and political science.

The club has many different ideas and plans they hope to establish during this semester. TheyÕ re biggest hope, however, is to make club more well-known and more versatile. Ò We can work with almost everybody because everybody has a history,Ó Mastrocovi said. Ò We study everything.Ó The meetings that used to be held in Champlain Valley Hall will now be held in Meeting Room 3 of the Angell College Center every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Any major is welcomed to join. Ò You should learn something every time you leave the room,Ó Mastrocovi said. Ò We have fun.Ó

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World War II veteran honored at Momot Elementary

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ On Friday, Feb. 7, North Country Honor Flight World War II veteran Dave Mitchell was the guest of honor at Momot Elementary School in Plattsburgh.

Mitchell brought a framed photo of the Honor FlightÕ s last visit to the school in November of 2013, as well as more than 200 copies of the United States Constitution donated by Mike Farrell of McSweeneyÕ s Restaurant. Mitchell received a long standing ovation, resplendent in his WW II combat medals and Honor Flight ID lanyard and hat.

Also present were MitchellÕ s wife Janet and daughter Sue, who is also a teacher and accompanied Mitchell on his May 18, 2013 Honor Flight to Washington DC. Pauline Stone, Executive Secretary of North Country Honor Flight, Director Danny Kaifetz, Flight Leader Don Stone and Logistics Director Frank McGrath also attended the ceremony.

Before leaving Mitchell spoke to the students

of the third, fourth and fifth grade, calling them his Ò angels.Ó On the verge of tears, he told them how moved he was last November when he and two other WW II veterans lined up in the hall of the school and were asked to sign autographs for more than 40 minutes. A replay of that event then occurred, as more than 150 students lined up for MitchellÕ s autograph on their copies of the constitution. A very touching moment, lots of hugs and handshakes and a very proud veteran.

Honor Flight Director Danny Kaifetz urged all of the students to attend the May 17 send off ceremony at the Old Base Parade Grounds for the first of seven flights coming up this year.

The school has also been invited to sing Ò God Bless AmericaÓ at the ceremony. They are also planning on starting an Ò Honor FlightÓ bulletin board with the photos of all the heroes they have met.

At the meeting, Kaifetz was honored by being named North Country Outstanding Citizen by the Woodsmen of the World for his work with and dedication to Honor Flight.

Momot Elementart School students Victor Pizarro, (left) and Myles King hold a picture of World War II veteran Dave Mitchellafter at a recent ceremony at that school.

Local soccer standout Ashley Carpenter chooses Siena

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Seton Catholic soccer standout Ashley Carpenter made it official; she’ll be playing her college soccer on the pitch at Siena College.

Ashley signed a letter of intent to play Division 1 soccer at Siena this coming fall. In front of a small gathering in the Seton gym consisting of her teammates, her parents Scott and Jody Carpenter and her soccer coach Jason Fenner, and venerable teacher Mary Forbes, Carpenter put pen to paper, agreeing to play at the idyllic college just outside Albany. Ò This is a great opportunity, weÕ re proud of her,Ó said mother Jody. Ò SheÕ s worked very hard for this.Ó Carpenter was courted by numerous Division 1 colleges, but chose Siena after her first visit to the Loudonville campus. The future biology major, who plans to go into a career as a Physical Therapist, said the school was a perfect fit for her, both academically and personally. After her four years at Siena, Carpenter plans to attend Russell Sage College for her Physical Therapy Doctorate degree.

Carpenter began playing soccer at the age of six. She has played locally for the Plattsburgh City Recreational Department,

Peru Blue thunder, Team Pella, Soccer United, Plattsburgh Football Club and Nordic Soccer Club. She is currently playing for the Far Post Soccer U18 Premier Club in Essex, Vt. During her time with the Nordic and Plattsburgh Football Clubs, Carpenter traveled the east coast, from Portland Me., to Bradenton, Fl. to play soccer. She joined SetonÕ s varsity team as an eighth grader under Coach Matthew Devins. She ended her high school career playing for Coach Jason Fenner, who had been one of her coaches at a very young age.

Carpenter is a mid-fielder, and during her high school career she recorded 54 goals and 33 assists. She was a CVAC All Star for her last four years, and finished as the Division II MVP in 2013. Ò WeÕ re happy for her. SheÕ s put a lot of work into it. Jason was a big part of it,Ó said father Scott Carpenter.

Off the field, Carpenter has excelled as well. She is currently ranked number 1 in her senior class academically, and will be receiving a Presidential Scholarship at Siena as well. Ò IÕ m nervous and excited at the same time,Ó said Carpenter at her signing, seemingly uncomfortable at being the center of attention.

Her season will start in early August, with practice and scrimmages.

Woman, man found dead following murder, suicide

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ At 5:10 a.m. Feb. 10, the Plattsburgh Police Department received a 911 call from a paper carrier on Maryland Road who found a note on the door at 79 Maryland Road reporting a murder suicide.

Responding officers entered the residence and found a deceased female in a bedroom with multiple gunshot wounds. Thet woman was later identified as 61 year old Ann Cashman. A note found inside the residence directed officers to the City Marina parking lot on Dock Street where officers located a pickup truck matching the description of one that was missing from the 79 Maryland Road residence.

Officers set up a perimeter around the marina and called in the Plattsburgh Police Department Special Response Team. Officers used armored rescue vehicles to approach the vehicle and found 63 year old, Wayne Cashman dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound a short distance from the vehicle.

The investigation thus-far has revealed that Wayne and Ann Cashman were married and they resided in the 79 Maryland Road residence together. The investigation, including motive, is continuing at this time.

Plattsburgh City Police Chief Desmond Racicot stressed that there is no reason to believe the public is at any risk at this time.

Guest bartenders raise money for First Weekends PLATTSBURGH Ñ Irises Cafe & Wine Bar burst with local support Friday night for yet another successful fundraiser to benefit First Weekends in Plattsburgh. Joshua Kretser, Ward 6 common councilor, served beverages as guest bartender for the local organization. As Josh poured for a cause, his positive energy overflowed; mirroring what First Weekends aims to bring to Downtown Plattsburgh at each and every event. The group rose just over $400 to help in funding the 2014 events the organization will bring to the community. These events are scheduled to begin the first weekend in April.

On March 7, Mayor Jim Calnon will be the guest bartender for the next First Weekends fundraiser. This will take place at The Pepper from 5 - 8 p.m., with 25 percent of sales and all tips being donated by The Pepper - to First Weekends in Plattsburgh. Ò We are excited and honored to have Jim Calnon bartend for us,Ó Leigh Simonette, Vice President said in a quote. Ò The support from the City of Plattsburgh has been nothing short of amazing.Ó Ò To have Josh, Jim and other officials from the city along with the community really is inspiring, not to also forget all the local businesses which open their doors for us and

allow us to fundraise, it keeps the spirit of First Weekends alive during the off seasons.Ó Like us on Facebook and stay up to date on all events - facebook.com/fwplattsburgh.

Joshua Kretser behind to bar at Irises Cafe & Wine Bar. Photo provided

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Seton Catholic soccer standout Ashley Carpenter signs her letter of intent to play Division 1 soccer at Siena College in Loudonville.

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Why the winter Olympics may never return

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very four years, the spectacle and competition of the Winter Olympic Games returns to the main stage, this time taking place in Sochi, Russia.

What also comes every four years is the call for a look at whether or not Lake Placid, the home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympiads, could again host the world for two weeks in February. The answer is no. At least, not without help.

In a way, the reason Lake Placid can no longer host the Olympic Games is because of the Lake Placid Olympic Games. The 1980 games are what made the Olympics the multi-billion dollar revenue-generating machine they are today. The United States won six gold medals, and each drew major attention as five went to speed skater Eric Heiden in one of the most dominating performances ever on ice.

Oh, yeah, and then there was the sixth one, which came in the most exciting sports moment ever as the United States menÕ s hockey team won gold, beating the feared and favored Soviet Union, 4-3, in the semifinal round.

The Miracle on Ice is the moment that changed the Winter Olympics from a sporting competition to a human drama played out in the sports arena. That created the way the Olympics are broadcast now, with human feature stories of triumph and courage in the face of overwhelming odds.

Of course, with more eyes on the games came more revenue, and with more revenue the chance to expand. In 1980, the Olympics included just 36 events over 10 disciplines Ñ alpine and cross country skiing, biathlon, bobsled, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined, ski jumping and long track speed skating. This year, there are 98 events over 15 disciplines.

Included now are freestyle skiing, skeleton, short track speed skating, snowboarding and, of course, curling.

The number of competitors has also increased. In 1980, 37 countries took part in the Lake Placid Games, compared to 88 countries in 2014.

With more countries and more eyeballs comes more media, as outlets from all over the world converge together to cover the games.

The media presence alone would need more room then the 1980 athletes did.

So why not expand Lake Placid? Why not add a new venue for figure skating (you are going to need at least 10,000 seats for the event, if not more), an additional hockey venue, a new athletes village, more hotel rooms and all of the modern things needed for the new games. You could spread them out over the entire tri-lakes area, into Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake.

Unfortunately, this is not going to work. Not because it couldnÕ t be done. The United States Olympic Committee put a lot of money into the Salt Lake City area to host the 2002 games and would not have to come anywhere near the $51 billion price tag it took to turn a Russian beach town into a winter sports haven.

But that will not happen in the Adirondacks.

ThatÕ s because, even if the needed development projects cleared the regulatory red tape of the Adirondack Park Agency, they would still face the scrutiny here of so-called Ò environmental watchdogÓ groups.

The real reason the winter Olympics could never be held here again is groups like Protect the Adirondacks and others would no doubt delay the plan to death with frivolous lawsuit after frivolous lawsuit. Just look at how these groups have held up the Adirondack Club and Resort proposal in Tupper Lake. The same would happen to this plan.

So, with expansion out of the question, the next option might be hosting some components of the games with another, bigger city.

The most viable option is an in-state dance partner, and the most likely place would be the capital region. The Albany area still has potential to grow. It already has an international airport that could be expanded. It has hotels, an arena that could be upgraded to host bigger ticket events like figure skating and easy access to the Adirondacks, where skiing, bobsled and some ice events could take place (curling and short track speed skating - long track events would need a new venue). It also does not have to worry about blue line restrictions when it comes to development.

The only issue becomes the United States Olympic Committee, which is already looking at other cities, such as Denver, Colorado, or a return to Salt Lake City ahead of an east coast location.

Even if the games never come back, we should still be grateful for the rich history the region has already. The North Country has the distinction of being the home of the greatest sporting moment in history. We still get worldclass athletes coming to the region to train and compete in top level events. We also have the chance to build the future of winter sports with events like the Empire State Games, where youth from all over the state come together to make their own Olympic-style memories while learning about the history of the sport.

While the Olympic games may never return, our Olympic heritage will never leave. Ñ

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who seek to control her manipuow is the time lating our elections once again to encourage by pitting us against each other changes in the and attempting to destroy all but election laws that have put their chosen bought and paid for a strangle hold on the eleccandidates. tion process in this country.

Last week, U.S. Rep. John If you remember, just Sarbanes (D-MD) introduced a prior to the last presidenbilled in the House titled Govtial election, the super PACs ernment by the People Act, HR (Political Action Commit20, in an effort to raise up the tees) had been created from Dan Alexander voices of everyday people in the a series of federal court rulThoughts from political process. So far more ings, including the Supreme Behind the Pressline than 130 Democratic House CourtÕ s Citizens United members have signed on as case in 2010 that removed original co-sponsors. While the bill is a step restrictions on corporate and union spendin the right direction it needs to go further ing in elections. The groups were prohibited to restrict the super PACs influence on the from coordinating directly with individual presidential campaign. Additionally, Repubcampaigns but many of them were staffed by longtime supporters of the candidates licans need to have their voices heard in this in a thinly veiled attempt to appear non- process. The bill seeks to control the undue influences of special interests by providing partisan. The super PACs were not subject to everyday Americans with a $25 refundable the $2,500 cap on donations to a candidateÕ s tax credit to help spur small-dollar contribucampaign, and a number of the super PACs tions to candidates for Congressional office. had individual contributions of more than The bill establishes a Freedom from Influ$1 million. ence Fund to multiply the impact of smallSuper PACs served the purpose of bringing out the worst in American politics not dollar donations ($150 or less). Everyday Americans will have their small-dollar conby lifting up candidates but by tearing them down. The changes also had the effect of tributions matched if they give to a Congressional candidate who foregoes traditional shielding donors until a time when many candidates affected by their assaults had PAC money and focuses on earning broadbased support from small-dollar donors. dropped out of the race and provided cover That turns a $50 contribution into a $350 to other candidates while the super PACs contribution Ð matched at a rate of $6 to $1. went on Ò seek and destroyÓ missions to neutralize competing candidates while avoiding For those candidates who agree to take only small-dollar donations, the $50 contribution fair handed election transparency. can become a $500 contribution Ð matched at The financial results from the 2012 federal election proved to be the most expensive a rate of $9 to $1. Citizen-funded candidates election in U.S. history. More than $6 bil- who are able to raise at least $50,000 in additional small-dollar donations within the 60lion was spent by federal campaigns, not day Ò home stretchÓ of the general election only by the super PACs but by the political would be eligible for additional resources to nonprofits and the party committees. help combat PAC efforts.

Here is the split out of how the money was ItÕ s time for all Americans to be heard spent according to the Center for Responsive on this all important issue. Until the voting Politics: public controls the funding of these elections • Presidential candidates.... $1,377,000,000 • House candidates............. $1,010,000,000 our elected officials will continue to heed the • Senate candidates............ $720,000,000 call of the special interest money that com• Party committees...............$1,800,000,000 mands their attention.

• Outside groups...................$1,210,000,000 Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Unless action is taken very soon to correct Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. this trend we will see our country and those

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Style & Substance: on feeling restless

Dear style & substance, I feel so restless lately, that it is distracting me. I feel discontent with the same old life that I have been living, but really cannot make many changes due to financial, family and child commitments. Is this a normal way to feel in my late 30Õ s?

Your feelings are yours and you can give yourself permission to explore, acknowledge (not lash out about) and actually feel them. Your real question might be, Ò What does 38 to 40 look like for me and where am I headed?Ó You are not alone in your feelings of discontent and restlessness. You have shared in your question that you have a full life with many responsibilities, most likely; children, family, a job, a home, and a host of adult commitments. In addition, you may even be feeling some fear and guiltÉ you have everything you always wanted and now, whew, maintaining it all is a lot of work.

We look at restlessness and discontentment as great signs and wonderful, positive, descriptive feelings that you are Ò not done yetÓ with your lifeÕ s goals, even though you are not free to wholeheartedly and single-mindedly pursue them right now.

You could find a nice analogy to relate to such as equating restlessness with a scratchy label in your shirt, it is fixable, and once fixed, great relief follows!

Since you are not in a place to make ultimatums or take on an Ô all or nothingÕ approach, your SMALL changes could be very powerful in exploring and addressing the causes of your restlessness.

• Oftentimes a renewed focus on the basics can make the stressors of everyday life more manageable and thinking about your future a little clearer. Take care of yourself, body, mind, and spirit. Exercise, eat well, and get enough sleep.

• If you have a family, get support so you can begin to explore the restlessness you are feeling. When you discuss your restlessness or need for something new, be respectful not to hurt feel-

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ings or place blame on your biggest supporters as they may be perfectly content and really take offense that you are not feeling the same as they do.

• Coordinate time with friends, try new activities; with and without children. One extra activity or something to look forward to a week would be easy to incorporate.

• Dream….yes, DREAM about what you might do if given the time, the freedom and the opportunity….you may find that you can’t quite put your finger on anything specific that you would even dare to do. That will help to put things in perspective for now, and to start planning for that upcoming future you are conjuring up. Big dreams take small steps.

• Work! Even a career you enjoy can become burdensome when trying to juggle too many commitments. Can you streamline in any way? Doing things a little differently; with work and child schedules, pick ups and drop offs, etc. Making someone WAIT…God forbid, is also an option!

However, Ramsey is a fan of getting into the garbage and resource guarding his Rebecca Burdo •643-2451; info@elmorespca.org garbage when it is in his mouth. The great thing about Ramsey is that if you offer him something else to eat and say GIVE he will gladly trade you! Ramsey also was a little uncomfortable about being around the young children when they were running around all the time. This guy really enjoys lounging around in the office.

He also is more apt to trust a female than a male. We have noticed that he is much more reserved with male staff and volunteers. Come in and meet this handsome dog that is only looking for a warm and happy to place to laze around! He is altered, has tested negative for heart worm and is current on all vaccinations. He will do well in a quiet home where he will be able to receive lots of love and attention.

PERU Ñ Ramsey is a sweet old man who is looking for his forever home. This distinguished gentleman was surrendered by his owners because they no longer had time to be with the dog and he was marking in their home when other dogs were introduced. When they tried to re-home him to a house hold where there were no other dogs he didnÕ t mark.

Velvet is a sweet tempered and beautiful cat that was surrendered by a concerned citizen in the town of Peru, New York. She was live trapped after her litter of eight kittens had been found in a pile of brush and were brought to Elmore SPCA. Velvet

• Getting into a rut is easy, it happens to the best of us. Take a class, learn a new skill, and get outside moreÉ .stay active and vital. MIX IT UP and say YES. • Take stock of your finances. Are there areas where you can cut back so you can work less or save more? Saving money for a future goal lends meaning to why we do what we do.

• When all else fails, KNOW that you are restless and begin to interpret the world differentlyÉ .looking for opportunities to pursue with the open mind for dabbling now and getting something in line for a delicious future pursuit.

Enjoy the life you are creating and living, even amidst the chaos. Remember why you made the choices you made Ð if you are having some regrets about past decisions, reflect on where you are now and change your decision making process for your future. Forgive any regrets, as they will zap you of your energy for positive momentum.

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She enjoys interacting with her kittens, other cats and people.

She really loves to be pet and seeks out attention. Come in and meet this wonderful and loving cat. She will be spayed after the kittens are weaned; and she will be able to go home after she is spayed.***UPDATE*** Velvet is now current on vaccinations, has tested negative for FeLV/FIV and is spayed! She is a sweet cat that loves to hang out in the cat colony. Come in and meet this purr box who will gladly receive belly rubs and treats from her people all day long!

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New report on smoking alarming To the editor:

5.6 million children alive today will die prematurely from smoking related diseases unless smoking rates drop, says the latest Surgeon GeneralÕ s Report. In NY, thatÕ s 280,000 children who will have their lives cut short because of tobacco. This is just one of the startling statistics highlighted in the latest report entitled Ò Smoking and Health: 50 Years of Progress.Ó 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon General’s Report on Tobacco Use which concluded that tobacco smoke was directly linked to lung cancer in men. Since then 32 subsequent reports have linked smoking to diseases which affect every organ of the body. The latest report highlights new connections between smoking and diabetes, colorectal and liver cancer. Perhaps more alarming is the now documented connection between second hand smoke and a higher risk for stroke. Ò Enough is enough,Ó this was the sentiment expressed by the Surgeon General at the Press Conference announcing the latest report. As public health professionals, and representatives of the North Country Tobacco Cessation Center (NCTCC) and the Adirondack Tobacco Free Network, this is a sentiment we would like to echo.

Enough is enough. According to the CDC, In NY State 25,000 people die every year from diseases caused by tobacco use. Diseases caused by smoking cost our healthcare system in NY eight billion dollars a year, much of which is paid for by the taxpayers of New York. It is estimated each household in NY pays $883 a year for smoking-caused government expenditures. We donÕ t believe that New Yorkers want to continue losing loved ones to tobacco, nor do they want to carry the financial burden of the added healthcare costs that stem from tobacco use.

Enough is enough. Each day, more than 3,200 youth (younger than 18 years of age) smoke their first cigarette and another 2,100 youth and young adults who are occasional smokers progress to become daily smokers. Tobacco industries enlist retailers (their most important marketing partner) to display their products in highly visible areas where youth will see them every time they shop. The Surgeon General reports that tobacco advertising at the point of sale is directly linked to the initiation of youth tobacco use. The CDC reports that 18.1% of youth in the U.S continue to smoke. Tobacco products need to be made less desirable,

affordable and acceptable to help reduce youth tobacco rates.

Enough is enough. A message doctors need to continue to deliver. Smoking, more than any other behavior, leads to chronic disease and death. If doctors could only do ONE thing for the health of their patients who smoke, talking to them about quitting at EVERY visit would be at the top of the list. It has been well documented that repeatedly offering short, basic counseling, plus, medication to ease withdrawal increases the likelihood of a successful quit attempt.

And what is NOT enough. New York funds tobacco control programs (like ours) at exceedingly low levels. The Surgeon GeneralÕ s report stresses the continued success and importance of tobacco control programs which help implement proven policies and techniques to prevent and to treat tobacco use. Furthermore, the latest (2014) CDC recommendation is that NY fund the State Bureau of Tobacco Control (BTC) at a MINIMUM of $143 million per year. In 2013 New York State funded the BTC at $40 million. That is a fraction of the CDC recommendation and a barely noticeable dent in the $2 billion in revenue New York receives from tobacco every year.

After 50 years of education and policy change, itÕ s time we collectively put our foot down and make the next generation To-

bacco Free. This is not solely a personal issue, nor is it solely up to healthcare professionals, or tobacco control programs, or government. It will take a commitment from EVERYONE to create a generation free of tobacco. A commitment from those who want to quit and the rest of us to help them in every way possible; a commitment to protect each other by keeping smoke out of public spaces; and a commitment to protect our children so that they will not feel the pull of tobacco marketing in their daily lives.

The Surgeon Generals latest Report can be found at http:// www.surgeongeneral.govÓ www.surgeongeneral.gov.

Glenn Pareira North Country Tobacco Cessation Center www.heartnetwork.org 518-897-5980 Kendra Gertsch Adirondack Tobacco Free Network www.clintoncounty.org/atfn 518-565-4993

Plattsburgh Housing Authority launches ‘I’m a Ted Kid’ PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Plattsburgh Housing Authority invites the residents of City of Plattsburgh to join them for the kick-off of the Ò IÕ m a Ted KidÓ campaign. The launch will take place Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Ted K. Center located at 8 Tyrell Ave. Ò The Ted K Center has been a little-known gem of the Housing Authority for years,Ó said Housing Authority Board Commissioner Alice Heckard, Ò It is the hope of the board, and the executive director, to gain support for its many activities from the very giving people in the a community. Together we want to help children not only have fun, but grow in their experiences and everyday life while living here.Ó During the fall 2013 semester, public relations students at SUNY Plattsburgh took on the Plattsburgh Housing Authority as a client, creating a campaign designed to promote the Ted K. Center. The Ò IÕ m a Ted KidÓ campaign features a poster series of six Ò Ted kids,Ó a 60-second informational video and branding for the center including a logo and a tagline.

Housing Authority Executive Director Mark Hamilton and

the Ted K. Center Educational Coordinator Tom Neale will speak.

For more information contact Mark Hamilton at 518-5610720.

AVCS jazz band playing for funds CLINTONVILLE Ñ On Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., the AuSable Valley High School Jazz Band will be performing for the first time at the Amos and Julia Ward Theatre.They will be performing jazz favorites both old and new, including big band era, Stray Cats, Blues Brothers, Feeling Good, and more.The money raised from this concert will go towards a trip to New Orleans.There will be a coffee and tea bar, tasty handmade desserts, and a 50/50 raffle.Tickets can be purchased from band members or at the AVCS music department. Call 834-2800 ext. 7950 or stop by. Tickets cost $10. Some tickets available at the door night of show for $12.

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Empire State Winter Games boast record turnout, spirited competition

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ Over 1,400 athletes from throughout New York returned to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid to compete for gold and glory in the Empire State Winter Games Feb. 6-9.

Fueled by the additions of new events and the draw of winter sports while the global Olympic Games take place in Sochi, Russia, organizers of the 2014 Empire State Games reported 1,403 competitors taking to the ice and snow over the four-day event, a 20.2-percent increase over last year. Ò We are delighted to report that the growth exceeded our expectations for this year,Ó said committee member James McKenna, CEO of The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST). Ò Good news like this and fresh snow are a great way to launch this yearÕ s event.Ó Remarks at the opening ceremonies were from Keene resident and Team USA skier Tommy Biesemeyer, who was unable to compete at Sochi with a knee injury. Ò These Empire State Games are what sports should always be about: commitment, persistence, and resilience,Ó Biesemeyer said. Ò Values like these I truly appreciate today. For all of you competing this weekend, donÕ t think that what you are doing here is any less important then what is happening in Russia.Ó Biesemeyer, a former ESG athlete, said that the Lake Placid games represented Ò pure competition,Ó a sentiment echoed by Sandra Harper, a figure skater with the Skating Club of Lake Placid. Ò It takes a lot of courage going out there in front of the people,Ó Harper said. Ò ItÕ s great to have these games. You think about all of the history and it is such an honor to be out on that ice with all of that history out there.Ó Results were reported through Mike Kane at the Empire State Winter Games.

Alpine skiing

David Meola and Gabriella Vasile won the Empire State Winter Games Alpine slalom races Feb. 9 at Whiteface Mountain. Meola, a student at the Northwood School in Lake Placid, had the best times in each of the two menÕ s runs, 41.47 seconds and 44:98, for a combined time 1:26.45 to best this Northwood teammate Jordan Roney of Laurel Springs, N.J. Third was Jeffrey Swagler of East Rochester, skiing for Bristol Mountain. Roney was second in the first

run and fifth in the second, while Swagler was fourth in the first run and second in the last run. A total of 17 skiers completed the race.

Vasile, a Bristol Mountain skier from Webster, had the two fastest runs in the womenÕ s race for a combined time of 1:33.72. She was nearly a second faster than runner-up Sheila Decker of Saranac Lake, a member of the New York Ski Foundation team at Whiteface. Sabrina Easton of Hunter Mountain was third. Thirty-three skiers completed the womenÕ s race.

Skiing on her home course, Beatrix Lever won the Empire State Winter GamesÕ womenÕ s giant slalom Feb. 8 at Whiteface Mountain. Lever, who lives in Wilmington and Montreal, Quebec, is a member of the New York Ski Educational Foundation team based at Whiteface. Zach Hall of Stratton, Vt., a student at the Stratton Mountain School, won the menÕ s giant slalom.

LeverÕ s time of 1 minute and 2.36 seconds was the fastest time of the first run. She turned in the second-best time of the second run, 1:05.29 for a combined 2:07.65 that was .30 seconds ahead of Mikayla Lathrop of South Londonderry, Vt., a member of the Stratton Mountain School team.

Lathrop had the second-fastest time of the first run and was the leader in the second run for a 2:07.95, but could not overtake Lever. Hanako Kusumi of the Stratton, Vt. and the Stratton Mountain School was third in 2:11.78. HallÕ s consistency gave him a victory by .12 seconds over Zachary Mooney of Charlmotte, Mass.

Hall had the second-fastest time of the first run, 1:02.65, and delivered the third-best time on the second run, 1:03.76, to finish with 2:06.41.

Mooney was fifth after the first run, but skied his way onto the podium with the second-fastest time of the second run, 1:03.47. Austin Lilley of Tinton Falls, N.J. led the way in the first run with a time of 1:02.71, but was sixth-fastest in the second run to finish third.

Cecily Decker of Saranac Lake and Spencer Smith of the Stratton Mountain School took first place at the Empire State Winter Games SuperG Alpine races Feb. 7 at Whiteface Mountain.

Smith won the Under 16 division with a time of 54.49 seconds. Following Smith were two other Stratton skiers, Hunter Rodrick with a time of 55.91 and Sean Pomerantz with a time of 56.08.

In the U18 division, Jake Middleton of Northwood school took first place with a 56.91, followed by Joey Carrier of Bristol Mountain with 57.01. A total of 52 skiers completed the course in the men’s race. Decker led a 1-2-3 finish by athletes from the New York Ski Educational Foundation. With a time of 56.38, she earned a narrow win over Beatrix Lever of Wilmington,

Sandra Harper of the Skating Club of Lake Placid competes at the Empire State Winter Games. who took second place in the U16 division at 56.43. Olivia Reynolds came in third at 58.53.

Madison Muxworthy of Bristol Mountain took first place in the U18 division with 59.04. There were 41 women that completed the race.

Women’s hockey

Christin PowersÕ goal with 2:52 left in the third period Sunday led Adirondack to a 4-3 win over Western New York in the gold medal game of the womenÕ s ice hockey tournament at the Empire State Winter Games. The goal by the Canton resident decided a close game at the Tupper Lake Civic Center after Western rallied with two goals in the third period to tie the score. Adirondack finished with a 4-1 record and avenged its only loss of the tournamentPowers finished with two goals and an assist and Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, the 2002 Olympian from Saranac Lake, had a goal and two assists.

Long track speedskating

Alex Zamojski of Skaneateles swept all four distances in the scholastic menÕ s division in the long track speed skating races Saturday at the Empire State Winter Games.

Skating on the Olympic Oval in Lake Placid, Zamojski was a comfortable winner in the 500-meter 1000-meter, 1500-meter and 3000-meter races. Following Zamojski was Fletcher Codd of Niagara Falls, who was second in the 500, 1000 and 3000. Adam Horeth of Rochester was second in the 1000.

In the womenÕ s scholastic division, Esther Munoz of Lake Placid took first place in the 1000, 1500 and 3000, while Molly Turco of West Rutland, Vt. took first in the 500. Katy Toth of Stephentown was the runner-up at all four distances.

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Bowl-A-Thon raises funds to combat cancer

By Paige Passman

denpubs@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Five College students from the College Suites at Plattsburgh State joined forces with the North Country Cancer Fund this past weekend to give back to the community.

A Bowl-A-Thon was held at North Bowl Lanes in Plattsburgh to raise money for the North Country Cancer Fund. The rise of cancer in the North Country is a concern to the Cancer Fund.

This non-profit organization has given out $100,000 in the past 5 years to over 140 families in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. This helps pay for non-medical expenses for those suffering from cancer. Cancer is a disease that has over 14 million new diagnoses each year nationally. It affects so many of our friends

and family.

The Bowl-A-Thon was jammed with people who were willing to give back to their community. Both those who are affected with cancer as well as those who arenÕ t directly affected turned out for the event. John Grodan was one participant who thought it was important to participate because his father had died of cancer and he wanted to give back.

Another person who was there for the cause was Joanne. She usually is at the bowling alley for practice and when she saw the advertisement, she decided to join the benefit.

Organizers were very pleased to see how many people showed up to the Bowl-A-Thon. Ò (ItÕ s) great to help the local community. The people who are affected with cancer need help with bills like heating, and travel

Lumber Jills

Meet the Lumber Jills at Champlain Center Mall on Saturday, Feb. 15 from noon until five. Team members will be recruitoing new talent, discuss the sport, give away prizes and more. Season kicks off Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Plattsburgh City Rec. Center: 5pm, $12/$10 (door/advance). For more info, visit them online at plattsburghrollerderby.com or find them on Facebook and Twitter: @thelumberjills.

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THE RULES The contact sport, played on classic four-wheeled skates known as Ò quads,Ó sees its roots in the late-1880s and has evolved considerably since its origins as an endurance race that ended up killing two participants in the first large-scale event, a six-day marathon held at Madison Square Garden in 1885.

Rising to national prominence in the 1940s, the sport crested in the 1970s with the inclusion of theatrical elements that threatened to overshadow the sporting aspect Ñ think WWF meets the rollers from the 1985 dark fantasy film Return to Oz Ñ before fading and periodically emerging for mini-revivals until the current female-centered resurgence in the early-2000s cemented the sport more or less permanently onto the landscape as a serious athletic event.

The Lumber Jills perform a form known as Ò slap trackÓ (as opposed to “back track”) in which five members from each team Ñ three blockers, one pivot and a point scorer known as a Ò jammerÓ Ñ skate around a circuit track and try to score points by breaking through the other teamÕ s defensive wall guarded by the blockers.

Each person passed is a point. Game play typically consists of two half-hour periods broken up into fifteen two-minutes blocks known as Ò jams.Ó About 1,300 amateur leagues exist worldwide, half of them outside of the United States, and the sport is currently under consideration for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

The leading governing association, the WomenÕ s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), counts 234 leagues and 89 apprentice leagues, including the North Country Lumber Jills, who were extended an invitation to join last month alongside 22 other leagues. Ò This is a huge step forward for us,Ó said Cummins. Ò ItÕ s something weÕ ve been working towards for the past four years.Ó GOING PRO WFTDA membership means the North Country Lumber Jills are now dialed into a national network that advances the level of athleticism. Ò It allows us to travel and expand our competition,Ó Cummins said, Ò and helps to assess who we can play on the international level. We are training really hard to rise to the challenge of playing more difficult teams.”

Following the underlying feminist streak and raw punk ethos of the sport, part of roller derby culture includes conceptualizing Ò derby namesÓ and slogans that rely on clever wordplay and cheeky vernacular.

Take the Lumber Jills, for example: CumminsÕ derby name is Salvadora Brawli (Ò Because IÕ m a lady,Ó she said in mock coyness) and her slogan is Ò brawls to the walls.Ó Her colleagues include Blondie Beatdown (Ò Growing up, she learned all she needs to know about hitting from her childhood idol, Tonya HardingÓ ), Mayday VaJ*J (“She’s gynomite!”) and Chucky Finish-Her (“EveryoneÕ s favorite rugratÓ ). Ò ItÕ s really fun to let fans know about us on that level,Ó said

to doctorsÕ appointments,Ó said one of the organizers.

He also said it helps people who are affected with the disease to have money for their house bills, so they donÕ t have to become homeless. He would like more students to help out the cause, so the word could get out to more people. Not only do they hold bowling tournaments, but they also hold golf tournaments, art sales and a turtle walk, which is going to be in May for the North Country Cancer Fund. Ò Everybody knows someone affected by cancer.Ó The Bowl-A-Thon is one out of many events the community set up for the North County Cancer Fund. Every dollar counts in helping out a family in need.

Brawli née Cummins. “It’s often difficult to see that your pediatrician is hitting someone hard... to see past the day job and their other life.Ó The team opens their season at the Plattsburgh City Recreation Center on Saturday, Feb. 22 with a match against the Green Mountain Derby Dames Black Ice Brawlers of Burlington, Vermont (try saying that 10 times fast) as part of Snowball 2014, the monthlong event series designed to offer a spate of low-cost and family-friendly activities to Clinton County residents throughout the month of February. Ò WeÕ re back in full force with strong goals and fresh attitudes,Ó said co-captain Kate Bourgeois. Ò While we have a challenging season ahead of us, weÕ re pushing ourselves as a team to reach our full potential and excited for the competition.Ó Ò WeÕ re scrappy just like Plattsburgh,Ó added Cummins. Ò As a small league, weÕ ve done really well so far with a record of 10-2 last year. Our players are super-dedicated Ñ we give it 110 percent and it shows.Ó Cummins said the team is extremely grateful for the support given from the community, from fans to local agencies and business owners. Ò The city gym has been kind enough to paint down the track for us, which is a huge benefit,” said Cummins, “and we have an amazing fanbase Ñ we couldnÕ t be more thankful for everything who makes our team possible. WeÕ re overwhelmed and it is fantastic.Ó

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His name was Douglas, but I expect he was also known as Doug or Dougie by his parents, relatives and grandparents.

From all reports, he was an active boy who liked to hike, fish and explore the big woods surrounding his grandparentÕ s vast Adirondack estate.

Great Camp Santanoni, which was originally built for the Pruyn family of Syracuse, NY, is located over five miles distant from the nearest public highway. It is set in the heart of what was once a private 13,000 acre parcel of Adirondack wilderness near the town of Newcomb.

The entire property is now owned by the State of New York and encompassed within the Camp Santanoni Historic District.

Before it became state property, the Pruyn family sold the property in 1953 to the Melvin brothers of Syracuse. Mae Melvin Legg was the daughter of Myron Melvin who had owned the property with his brother.

Her son, Douglas was a typical eight year old, third grader. ItÕ s likely he was inquisitive, impulsive and rambunctious.

Reportedly, he was comfortable in the woods and enjoyed hiking in the surrounding High Peaks. By the age of eight, he had already climbed Mt. Marcy.

He had a private, wilderness park for his playground and he shared it with other family members.

It was a hot July day when I first heard news that the young boy had apparently vanished from his GrandparentÕ s estate near Newcomb.

I was a teenager at the time, and worked during the summer on a Trail Crew with the old Conservation Department.

The crew had been busy clearing brush from a trail along the backside of Hurricane Mountain when our Trail Boss called us in for lunch.

He told us a child was missing near Newcomb, and mentioned that search parties were being formed.

According to reports, the boyÕ s Uncle had instructed the youngster to return to the Main Lodge in order to change into a pair of long pants for their hike.

When the boy didnÕ t return, a party went looking for him. He was familiar with the landscape, and the trail to the Main Lodge was easy to follow. It was a mystery Soon, an extensive search was launched as rumors and theories were raised. Despite the various theories, nothing has ever been proven and no remains of Douglas Legg have ever been found.

The incident occurred during the summer of 1971. Despite the war in Vietnam and the associated discord going on across the country, it was still an innocent time.

Kids were allowed to roam far and wide, and hitchhiking was common, especially if you didnÕ t own a bike.

WeÕ d leave the house in the morning, with a reminder to be home for dinner or before dark, whichever was sooner.

Terms such as Amber Alerts, and child abduction were unheard of.

At the time, there were no GPS tracking devices, or cell phones. The only known form of portable communication was a transistor radio.

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Mostly everyone expected the youngster would be found promptly, but the search for Douglas Legg continued for over two months, and included over 600 volunteers, Forest Rangers and State Troopers.

Helicopters were brought in, as well as bloodhounds and even psychics. However, no trace of the young boy was ever found, and the case remains open to this day.

Several months after the search for Douglas Legg was discontinued, New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller instructed the Conservation Department to establish formalized search and rescue standards.

The search and rescue techniques were developed and eventually standardized as key component of curriculum at the NYS Ranger Academy.

A lot has changed since those day, but NYS Forest Rangers continue to respond to reports of hikers, hunters or other individuals who are disoriented, lost or injured.

Annually, there are over 300 reports from parties that are lost, injured or require assistance.

Many lost travelers speak of the euphoria of seeing a Forest Ranger striding down the trail towards them.

As one rescued winter camper explained to me, Ò Santa came early this year, and he was wearing a green uniform!”

In the early 1980Õ s, a number of volunteer Search and Rescue teams were formed in the Adirondacks, to assist State Forest Rangers with search and rescue efforts.

Team members are now trained in search management, national incident command system (ICS), map and compass, search techniques and the use of global positioning system (GPS) units.

Currently, over a dozen teams from the NYS Federation of Search and Rescue are operating in the Adirondacks.

SAR is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit organization consisting of independent Search and Rescue teams that make themselves available to any official agency to assist in searches for lost or missing persons in New York State and throughout the Northeast.

With an ever growing interest in extreme adventures, ranging from ice climbing to extreme skiing, the services of Search and Rescue volunteers will continue to be in demand.

We seek adventure when we travel to wild, forbidding places in an effort to discover a piece of ourselves.

By accepting the challenge of traveling through tough terrain, we find an opportunity to cope with adversity, test our skills and strengthen our resolve.

The prospect of becoming lost has long been a key fixture in the passionate pursuit of adventure travel. If there were no probabilities of risk and challenge, it wouldnÕ t be so thrilling, so revitalizing. We seek these challenges because we are enlivened by the prospect of danger.

In exploring the outdoors, we want to believe we are the first ones to summit a particular peak or to locate an otherwise, hidden route despite the presence of any Ô herd trailsÕ that may indicate otherwise.

We go there to be as far removed from civilization as possible. Primitive circumstances bring out primal traits in our character, which are what we all strive to recapture.

We travel to wild places in an effort to restore or recover the wildness that we all believe remains within.

This is the reason the contrail of a passing jet is never as intrusive when viewed from a city street, as it is when witnessed from deep within the woods.

It is also why just a bit of litter, as simple as a gum wrapper is so offensive and disturbing when it is found in the woods. Such signs of civilization serve to tame the outdoor experience and diminish the quality of our adventures by reconnecting us with the civilized world.

Remember, a measure of the true adventurer is not determined by their ability to survive unfortunate incidents; but rather in their knowledge, and ability to avoid getting involved in such predicaments.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

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Friday, Feb. 14

ESSEX — Foothills Baptist Church to host parent’s night out party. Children from K-6 are invited for an evening Vacation Bible School. The event will include games, crafts, puppet show, music, snacks and a movie. Enroll your kid by calling Pastor Dan at 963-7160, Gigi at 963-7526 or by emailing foothillsbaptistchurch.essex.ny@gmail. com. 2172 NYS Route 22, 5:30pm.

• Week of Feb. 14 - Feb. 20

PLATTSBURGH — Power Stallion will perform. Olive Ridley’s, 10pm. 37 Court Street. Call 518-324-2200 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree to perform. Monopole, 10pm. 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Local musicians will gather at ROTA Gallery and Studios to celebrate tomorrow’s third annual ROTACON event, a convention held every year at the ROTA Gallery featuring artwork and merchandise of all kinds from various community members. See sidebar: 7pm, 50 Margaret Street.

SARANAC — Texas Hold’em Tournament at Big Daddy’s Camp: 6pm, $0-$12.

783 Ore Bed Road, Redford. Seats are limited, contact Larry Pellerin Jr at 518-2937218 to deserve a slot.

Saturday, Feb. 15 ROTACON Launch Concert, Friday, Feb. 14

PLATTSBURGH — Local musicians will gather at ROTA Gallery and Studios to kick off tomorrow’s third annual ROTACON event, the annual convention featuring art and merchandise of all kinds from various community members. Showgoers tonight will have the opportunity to view original fanart and illustrations from community members. Performers at tonight’s gig include Irradiated Beef, an enigmatic figure said to hail from a local cattle farm, modern rock outfit Trinity Park Radio and Coloring Walls (pictured above), a college rock outfit who are reportedly generating buzz in Plattsburgh’s independent music scene: 7pm.

Image: Coloring Walls. Courtesy of the organizers.

CHAZY — CCRS to present senior class play, Scott Haan’s “Storybook Reunion Murders.” Billed as “a fun-for-the-whole family comedy about an unexpected reunion of characters from Aesop’s fables and Grimm’s fairy tales,” all proceeds will help fund senior activities. 2pm, $15/$5 (families/single). Tickets available at the door. Runs today and tomorrow.

LAKE LUZERNE — Renowned photographer Carl Heilman II to teach beginners and intermediates camera basics, digital camera features and menus, RAW files, digital workflow, lenses, depth of field, composition, lighting and more. Q & A. and practice time included. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street: $205/$195 (non-members/members).

LAKE PLACID — Brooklyn-based Yarn are on deck. Proferring a folksy blend of Americana and alt-country, the sextet received help on their latest release, Shine the Light On, from Halls & Oates co-founder John Oates. A mixture of light and dark, according to lead singer Blake Christiana: “I really wanted to make another acoustic record, focus on the songs and revisit the early days of Yarn,” he said. “Some of the best songs we’ve written live on this record. It’s a pretty dark collection, but we are confident you can find the light shining through.” Smoke Signals, 9pm, $5 PLATTSBURGH — Second installment of the Clinton County Historical Association’s family heritage interview series in which families are invited to come and share their memories of Clinton County’s winter time traditions. Seven half-hour interview segments will be made available per session. Registration required, call the Clinton County Historical Association at 518-561-0340 or visit them online at clintoncountyhistorical.org. This program is part of Snowball 2014, a month long series of free to low-cost events for kids throughout February.

Soup Workshop, Saturday, Feb. 15 SARANAC LAKE — North Country Real Food Club to facilitate soup-making workshop. Organizer Yvona Fast: “I’m often surprised how many folks have come to rely on the uniform taste of canned soup, yet soup is one of man’s oldest culinary inventions. It has been with us for over 12,000 years and is part of almost every culture.” Cost for today’s workshop is $5 for ingredients, including meat/bones, herbs and spices, vegetables, grains and beans. Participants are also encouraged to also bring their own ingredients. To register, contact Yvona at 518-891-3827 or writeyvona@gmail.com. 3pm, First United Methodist Church, Church Street.

Image: Tasty soup. Courtesy: Creative Commons.

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Historical Association to host “The Coming of Winter in the Adirondacks.” 11am, call 561-0340 for more details. This program is part of Snowball 2014, the month long series of free to low cost events for kids throughout February.

PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Transportation Museum to host Science Saturday: 10am, call 566.7575 to register. Part of Snowball 2014.

PLATTSBURGH — Winter Adventure Races at Cedar Knolls. In this race, kids are invited to run, jump, scooter and try and outsmart a troll. Call 562-6800 for more information. Part of Snowball 2014. 486 Military Turnpike, 2pm.

PLATTSBURGH — Book Club Meeting at the Imaginarium. “Get the lowdown on literature,” say organizers. Part of Snowball 2014. Call 324-7426 to register: 6pm.

PLATTSBURGH — Get plugged in with the esteemed Power Stallion. Olive Ridley’s, 10pm. 37 Court Street. Call 518-324-2200 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Piano recital by Karen Becker and Friends at SUNY Plattsburgh’s E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, 7:30pm.

PLATTSBURGH — Universal Transit will perform: 10pm. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Launch of ROTACON, the convention held every year at the ROTA Gallery. ROTA is an all volunteer run not-for-profit cooperative organization that embodies and encourages a DIY, or “do-it-yourself”, ethic. One of their main goals, say the curators, is to utilize recycled resources and volunteer time to maintain and develop their downtown gallery and community space into a healthy, constructive art space. To do this, they network with our local schools, art centers, businesses and various individuals. Organizers strongly urge anyone who seeks to enrich, educate, or entertain their community to utilize the advantages of this ROTA art space. 2pm: 50 Margaret Street.

SARANAC — 7th Annual Big Daddy’s Rabbit Derby to be held today and tomorrow. Two spaghetti dinners and door prizes will be given with every entry with prizes based on number of entries. Contact Larry Pellerin Jr at 518-293-7218 for details. 783 Ore Bed Road, Redford.

Alexis P. Suter, Sunday, Feb. 16

SARANAC LAKE — BluSeed Studios to present an afternoon of uplifting, foot-stomping gospel music by Alexis P. Suter and her band. Suter’s extraordinary bass/baritone voice and amazing and powerful stage presence, organizers say, is sure to inspire and amaze and has even received a nod of approval from legendary bluesman B.B. King. Nominated for Best Soul Blues Female Artist at the 33rd Annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis in 2012, her song “All Over Again” was also NPR’s Song of the Day: 2pm, $15/12 (members/non-members). 24 Cedar Street. Call 518-891-3799 or contact admin@ bluseedstudios.org for more info.

Image: Alexis P. Suter holds a large pumpkin. Courtesy of the organizers.

SARANAC LAKE — North Country Real Food Club to facilitate soup-making workshop. See sidebar. Cost is $5 for ingredients, including meat/bones, herbs and spices, vegetables, grains and beans. Participants are encouraged to also bring their own ingredients. To register, contact Yvona at 518-891-3827 or writeyvona@gmail. com. 3pm, First United Methodist Church, Church Street.

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Society screening of All is Lost.

Robert Redford, the film’s sole cast member, earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his performance as a man alone and adrift in the Indian Ocean. The Washington Post called it “unexpectedly beautiful.”

Currently sitting at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22. 7:30pm, $5/$2 (adults/kids). For complete screening schedule, visit cvfilms.org...

Sunday, Feb. 16

CHAZY — All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 8am-noon. American Legion Post 769, 9509 State Route 9.

To submit an item for publication, visit the-burgh.com or drop us an email at northerncalendar@denpubs.com.

For additional information, call Pete DeMola at 873-6368 ex 213.

LAKE LUZERNE — Soap-making workshop. Organizers: “Just talk to one of the many folks who have taken Chrissey’s soap making class and you will find out why this is one of the most popular classes we offer. It’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, creating soap just like Grandma used, but better! Learn how to make soap that not only smells good, but is all-natural and feels great on your skin.

This fun class will teach you how to create soap using the cold-process and natural ingredients. You will learn all about the basic process, oils, herbs, and fragrances.

Then you will create soap from a recipe, while learning how to handle lye safely.

Finally, you’ll take home your hand-made soap. So say goodbye to store-bought soap and start using soap you made yourself!” Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street: $50/$40 (non-members/members). Materials are $10.

PLATTSBURGH — Bookwoman’s Story Hour at Cornerstone Bookstore. Come hear PSU’s Elaine Ostry tell stories from around the world. Call 561-0520 for more

details, 2pm.

SARANAC LAKE — BluSeed Studios to present an afternoon of uplifting, footstomping gospel music by Alexis P Suter and her band. See sidebar. 2pm, $15/12 (members/non-members). 24 Cedar Street. Call 518-891-3799 or contact admin@ bluseedstudios.org for more info.

UPPER JAY — Artist reception for Mary Valley, creator of wildlife-themed images. Upper Jay Wells Memorial Library: 2-4pm. .

Monday, Feb. 17

ESSEX — Join Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness for a Monday afternoon yoga session: 4-5:15pm. Call 518-727-7014 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — ArtQuest: Winter Escape! winter break camp runs ‘til Friday from 9 to 1pm: Call 563.1604 to register. Also today at 12:15pm is a family ice skating event: free skating and $2 skate rental at PSU’s rink. Call 562-6800 for more info.

UPPER JAY — Quilter’s gathering. Upper Jay Wells Memorial Library: 4:30pm. .

Tuesday, Feb. 18

KEENE VALLEY — Learn mindfulness at this meditation workshop facilitated

by Karen Stolz. Organizers: “Mindfulness meditation is active, pragmatic training for our minds. With this training we can focus our thoughts more effectively, improve our self-awareness both mentally and physically, feel less frazzled and more at ease.”

Keene Valley Congregational Church, $60. Pre-register by calling 518-569-9881 or email karenystolz@gmail.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Hearty Kids!, a two-hour daily workshop for kids to learn more about health and nutrition in a fun way, runs ‘til Friday: 9am, call 565-4750 to register. Also today: Family Outdoor Adventure Program in which all are encouraged to try out snowshoes and cross country skiing: 2pm, call 562-6800 to register.

WHALLONSBURG — The Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum welcomes Glenn Pearsall for a guest lecture. Pearsall, a well-known Adirondack historian whose research focuses on the cultural heritage of the area, is set to discuss “Setting the Wild: When Men and Mountains Meet,” a presentation of stories of the many attempts to settle and industrialize the Adirondacks after America gained independence. This presentation is part of the Lyceum winter series, “Our Wild Home: Six talks on the history and place of the Adirondacks.” 7:30pm, $5, free for students.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

PLATTSBURGH — Mike Pedersen MCs the Monopole’s weekly open mic night in which the city’s amateur poets, musicians, comics and other creatives test their mettle: 9pm, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

PLATTSBURGH — Two-hour winter break workshop for families at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Winkel Sculpture Court, Myers Fine Arts Building: 1pm, free. Call 518-5642498 for more info.

PLATTSBURGH — Hands-on colonial crafts at the Kent DeLord House. History, art, crafts and fun: 10am, call 561-1035 to register.

Thursday, Feb. 20

CHAZY — As part of their postcard series, Alice T. Miner Museum to hold book signing with Anastasia Pratt, author of Clinton County, a look at historic postcards from the region. Clinton Country features more than 180 images in the book from one end of the county to the other, stopping in every community and highlighting significant historic and cultural events. 9618 Route 9, 7pm.

PERU — Acoustic singer/songwriter Giovanina Bucci to perform at Livinggood’s Restaurant & Brewery, 7:30pm. 697 Bear Swamp Road. Call 643-2020 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — The Snacks will perform, 10pm. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Hillel Comedian Evan Wexcel to perfom at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Warren Ballroom, Angell College Center: 7:30pm.

PLATTSBURGH — Dr. Jane Knodell, immediate past provost at University of Vermont, Burlington to discuss higher education as part of the President’s Lecture Series: “Crossing Borders: A Way Forward for United States Higher Education in the 21st Century.” 7pm: Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall.

PLATTSBURGH — Sculptor Chris Larson discusses his work: 7:30pm, Room 202, Yokum Lecture Hall. Part of the Visual Artist Lecture Series.

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Public Library Story Hour begins at 10:30am, call 563-0921 for more information.

PLATTSBURGH — ROTA to present an evening of (mostly) acoustic music, including Montreal singer/songwriter YOUYOURSELF&I, local Photoshop enthusiast and songwriter For the Kid In the Back and Marco Polo, a “weird jerk who plays even weirder songs, sure to either charm or bore you.” 7pm, $10/3 (sliding scale admission). 50 Margaret Street.

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his wife Jody took on the running of the Coffeehouse when they moved to the area in 1999. He says they are very deliberate when they pick the acts to pursue for the coffee house.

“We find that electric instruments and drums overpower this space. Never say neverÉ but almost never,Ó he says about booking an electric band.

The coffee house holds nine concerts a year, on the first Friday of the month from October through June. They also book other shows throughout the year, the same way any other venue would.

“We purposely hire people who will fit this room. People know this space. This is a really special space.Ó The intimacy of the tiny church, plus the acoustics, set it apart from other concert spaces says Lawson. With no stage, people sitting in the front row can literally reach out and touch the musicians, or converse with them between sets.

Coffeehouse shows are all ageÕ s shows, with no alcohol served on the premises. They do serve coffee and tea, as well as pastries and deserts. Young children are not just allowed but are encouraged at Coffee House concerts. Information on the Coffeehouse and upcoming shows can be found at their Facebook page, Palmer Street Coffeehouse. Ò WeÕ re always trying to let our music lovers have a great experience here,Ó says Lawson. Ò I feel like weÕ ve sort of built a brand here.Ó

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February 15, 2014

Owens plays role in federal bill to aid North Country farmers

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Things could get a little easier for New York State farmers after President Obama signed the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act into law Friday, Feb. 7th.

ItÕ s been two years since the expiration of the last farm bill, far too long, according to Rep. Bill Owens. Ò Passage of the Farm Bill provides farmers the long-overdue certainty they deserve and contributes significantly to deficit reduction,” said Owens. “I am confident this bipartisan agreement will help New York agriculture thrive.Ó About 15 percent of the money in the legislation will go to farmers to help them grow the food you eat. The majority of the rest of the money in the almost $100 billion-a-year law will go to food stamps that help people buy groceries.

Essex County Farm Bureau President Erik Leerkes said the new farm bill would affect his family operated farm in Ticonderoga with more than 180 dairy cows.

“Overall, the bill is a good compromise. It’s not as beneficial

as the proposed program, but better than what we had. At this point but weÕ re happy to get anything,Ó said Leerkes. Ò Farmers arenÕ t looking for a hand out, they work hard every day, more than 70 hours per week,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s important for us as a country to support its own agriculture.Ó Three provisions added by Owens that were designed to have local impactrelate to apple exports, farm credit and maple promotion.

The Owens provision aimed at apple exports is designed to streamline U.S. apple exports to Canada by exempting bulk shipments of apples from inspection under the Apple Export Act. According to the New York Apple Association, the elimination of the required inspection will immediately offer a savings to growers of approximately $300 per truck load. Additionally, removing this regulation will allow apple growers to distribute their products on their own schedule without working around costly after-hours inspections procedures, providing them the opportunity to save money and streamline operations.

The second Owens provision will expand the range of business structures that qualify for loans and loan guarantees through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Increasingly common structures

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that do not currently qualify for loans through the FSA include family trusts when family farms divide into a farm ownership LLC or farm operating LLC to facilitate ownership by multiple family members, as well as farms operating with an Ò embedded entity structure.Ó An embedded entity occurs when one entity is owned wholly or partly by another entity.

The final provision drafted by Owens and Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) is aimed to promote activities related to maple production. This includes maple syrup operations, natural resource sustainability for the maple syrup industry, promotion of maple products and increased access to land for maple-sugaring activities. Ò Family farmers help strengthen New YorkÕ s economy,Ó said Owens.

One of the major sticking points in the final days of negotiations between the House and Senate was a program designed to stabilize milk prices.

Farmers are paid for their milk through a complicated, regionally based system called the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO.) This system was initially developed to price milk based on demand, but because price triggers were not transparent to the average producer, and prices were announced on a month delay, farmers were unable to respond to the market and it became extremely volatile in both production and income to farmers.

For example, milk is sold by the one-hundred weight. Farmers pay for the cost of production which may be $20 per onehundred weight, but have had no control over the sale price of, say, $19 per one-hundred weight. The new bill offers insurance to cover that margin.

Leerkes said, Ò The problem with milk, unlike soda, you canÕ t stop making it. If thereÕ s 1 percent too much milk nationally, the price will dip 10 percent to the farm. Ò In the long run the bill is good for dairy and the budget,Ó said Leerkes. Ò Food production is really important to national security, if you canÕ t sustain yourself and things go bad, youÕ re done for,Ó he said.

William Gunnison, co-owner of Gunnison Orchard in Crown Point, also said getting the bill passed is positive for local growers. Ò Improved crop insurance offered in the bill will help improve our operation,” said Gunnison. “This bill will give us five years to concentrate on our growing without the unsettled worry about whatÕ s around the corner.Ó Gunnison is the resident of the New York State Horticulture Society and the vice chairman of the New York Apple Association and has been to Washington, D.C. lobbying for this bill over past years. Ò The apple export provision is a huge step in the right direction in regards to getting fruit into Canada,Ó said Gunnison. Ò In the past, growers havenÕ t been able to get fruit into Canada unless the country runs out of their own fruits.Ó Owens added, “This has been a difficult process to say the least, but I am satisfied that the compromise on the dairy title will address price volatility for New YorkÕ s farmers.Ó Ò This bill is a remarkable achievement considering the dysfunction that has plagued Washington. I commend Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Peterson for their tireless efforts to get this important work done. This bill serves as an example of what we can accomplish when both sides come together and I am hopeful we can continue this momentum through the year,Ó Owens said.

Co-owner of Essex Farm in Essex Mark Kimball said that USDA programs have been very beneficial to his farm over the years, creating jobs and increasing the health of his livestock.

Mark and his wife, Kristin, have trained and mentored over 50 beginning farmers who have started more than 10 new farms to date. They currently farm 600 acres and feed 222 CSA members and the farm is powered by 15 solar panels, nine draft horses, 10 full-time farmers, and three tractors.

A past clean waterways act under President Obama increased funding for the Champlain Valley, allowing Essex farm to build covered barnyards to reduce the loss of nutrients in manure that occurs with water run off in winter and spring. It also helps reduce pollution in that runoff from reaching the lake. Ò Counter to our original thinking, the USDA has been easy to work with and we’re hoping this new bill will continue to benefit our farm,Ó said Kimball.

The Farm Bill combines an overhaul of the nationÕ s agricultural commodity programs with a package of reforms that will produce an estimated $23 billion in 10-year savings.

Essex County Farm Bureau President Erik Leerkes takes time to discuss the pros and cons of the latest Farm Bill at his farm in Ticonderoga.

Photo by Seth Lang

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WINTER BOOTS Creekside, size 7M width, Tan, Suede/Rubber, rated -20 below, brand new in box, never worn. $100 new first $49.

Call 518-354-8654 WOLFF SUNVISION Pro 28 LE Tanning Bed, very good condition, $700.00. 518-637-1741 FURNITURE BOWFLEX EXTREME for sale. Excellent condition. Must sell- (don't have enough room). $350. OBO 518-524-1971.

QUEEN PILLOW TOP mattress set, new in plastic, $150.00. 518-5348444

CM 2000 TRAILER 38"x54", tong 33", ideal for motorcycle or car, $350.00. 518-643-8643.

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RANCH MINK Coat, Black, size 12, seldom worn. A-1 condition. New $2000, Asking $700 OBO. 518335-3687 TRASH COMPACTOR for Sale, Kenmore, black glass front, $55 , runs fine, call 518-873-2424

WELL PUMP GOULD, 1 hp,.

Call 518-576-0012

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COMPUTER CABINET/WORK DESK. Accommodates entire system. Storage and file drawers. Excel. condition. 60"W, 22"D, 53"H. Pd. $1800.00. Sell $250.00 518962-2799.

FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU'S AC unit, $200; Consolidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678 HAMILTON DRAFTING Table, 5' x 3', Oak w/ 4 drawers, like new, $200. 518-576-9751A ICE FISHING – 2 Augers Available. $20 each. 518-354-8654 JAZZY SELECT Electric Wheel Chair w/ Battery & Charger, Like New, Runs Great. $800. Call 518572-1305

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NMLS #3740 FOR SALE 2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337

Clinton County 1/30/14 Patricia Browne 1/30/14 William Sapel, Evelyn Sapel 1/31/14 Gary Favro, Jeffrey Cummings 1/31/14 Maurice Regan Salada 1/31/14 Secretary of Veterans Affairs 1/31/14 Megan & Christopher Trombley 1/31/14 Marisa Dasilva, Marisa Leclerc 1/31/14 Raymond & Marjorie Heatherton 2/3/14 William Hener Stahl 2/3/14 Orville $ Carol Nedeau 2/3/14 Joseph Norman Laurin, Grace Laurin 2/3/14 Reginald, Brenda & Kathy Owen 2/3/14 Fort Scott Estates LLC 2/3/14 Henry Gauthier 2/4/14 Wray & Carolyn Duprey 2/4/14 Greystone Associates

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February 15, 2014 APARTMENT RENTALS

LAND

Ticonderoga – Senior Housing (55+). Rent $455 or $550 incl heat & hot water. Some subsidy avail.

Smoke free. Pet friendly. New appliances. Laundry on site. FHEO. Handicapped Accessible. 518-5581007

BUY AND SELL LAND, land & cabin, farm or country property through New York Land Quest.

Northern Division 315-269-3487 or Southern Division 607-2805770 online www.nylandquest.com COUNTRY BARN/5 ACRES: $29,995 Rustic "Country Barn," Well-Built & Sturdy. On 5 Wooded Acres,Meadows, Apple Orchard.

Frontage on State Rte 13, Mins to Salmon River. Adjoins NYS Snowmobile Trails. Call 1-800-229-7843 Or Visit www.LandandCamps.com

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WILLIAM THWAITS LOGGING is looking to purchase and harvest standing timber of all species. Will pay New York State stumpage prices. Many references available.

Call Wiliam Thwaits 518-593-3263

VACATION PROPERTY

LOST & FOUND FOUND: MAN'S RING at the Schroon Lake Central School Soccer field. Describe to claim. Could have been lost a few years ago.

Call 518-532-9332.

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518-585-3096 APARTMENT RENTALS 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apt in Elizabethtown, references and sec. dep. needed, heat and electric separate. $450. 518-578-7916

MORIAH 1BR apt $495. (5973584) Clean, Laundry, references and security required.Pay own utilities. Small pet ok. No smoking.

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2 BR/1.5 BA, House share, $750/room/month, annual lease, price includes utilities & membership in Green Mansions Tennis & Swim Club, near Gore & Lake George. Seniors, quiet people or vacationers preferred 518-494-3870 caeri@aol.com COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS TICONDEROGA DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, customized for your use, available March 1st, $550/mo + utilities.

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REAL ESTATE SALES Sebastian, Florida Affordable custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community,No Real Estate or State Income Taxes , minutes to Atlantic Ocean. 772581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.

Limited seasonal rentals COMMERCIAL PROPERTY COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT at Willsborough Business Center, 3922 NYS Rt 22, Willsboro. 2 spaces, 564 sf and 362 sf (storefront). Site of Willsborough Bowling Center and Ricks Pub and Restaurant.

Contact 518-572-3036.

LAND 1947 BOY SCOUT CAMP, 5 acre lake property - $129,900. 7 new lake properties. www. LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626 3 COUNTY LAND LIQUIDATION! Upstate NY. 21 TRACTS, 5 TO 147 ACRES FROM$14,900. SO TIERCATSKILL MTNS- CAPITAL REGION! State Land, Ponds, Streams,Views! G'teed buildable!

Special financing & incentives until Feb 23rd! Call for free info packet 1-888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com 3 COUNTY LAND LIQUIDATION! UPSTATE NY 21 TRACTS, 5-147 acres from $14,900 Southern TIER- CATSKILL MOUNTAINSCAPITAL REGION! State Land, Ponds, Views! Special financing & incentives until 2/23! Call for freeinfo packet: (888)905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com ABANDONED NY FARM! 5 acres State Land - $16,900, 6 acres Farmhouse - $99,900. Gorgeous So. Tier, NY hilltop location!

Fields, woods, stream, pond,30 mile views! EZ owner terms! 1888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com# NEW YORK STATE LAND SALE: 5 Acres w/ Utilities.: $12,900. 6 Acres w/ Trout Stream$24,900. 6.6 Acres, Adirondack Cabin $19,900.

Best Quality Land in Years! Call 1800 -229-7843

Cranberry Lake - 90 acre hunting camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, on ATV/snowmobile trail, ½ acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3, $155K, 518-359-9859 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person application/waives government fees, if approved. One signature required. Separation agreements available. Make Divorce Easy – 518-274-0380.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc,for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com. "Not applicable in Queens county" INSURANCE PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE. Qualify to age 86. Fast. Easy. Few Questions. No Exam! 1-800-9383439 (x24); 1-516-938-3439, x24 REAL ESTATE $29,000 REMODELED 2 BDRM, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904 1 ACRE OF LAND at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

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